Job Tag: Conservation

Join our team as a Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician based at Sharon Woods. At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. .

A successful Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled labor in developed and natural park areas. This position is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors and gain conservation skills. The C&P tech assists in maintenance of park facilities, grounds, landscape beds, habitat, trails and equipment. Employee proceeds alone or with coworkers on regular duties, with guidance from supervisor. Refers unusual or difficult problems or situations to immediate supervisor. Required work on weekends, holidays, evenings and work outside of normal schedule.

Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers and friends

Assists with removal of invasive and nuisance plants from natural areas. Mows and bush-hogs grass and brush land areas. Collects, processes and plants native plants and seeds. Assists in collecting data on park flora and fauna and conducting wildlife surveys. Performs various manual labor tasks to construct and maintain Great Parks’ trails, inspects trail conditions. Collects information to advise manager or functional supervisor and implements based on need.
Assists in the executing grounds and horticulture duties including mowing, planting, mulching and maintaining plants, flowers, shrubs and trees, prune trees and shrubs, weeds landscape beds, and removes leaf debris.
Assists with minor repairs to buildings, facilities and roadways, including minor plumbing repairs, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, replacing signs, repairing roadways and trails by patching potholes, line striping, and other maintenance practices.
Performs janitorial duties in all areas. Picks up litter, sweeps and mops floors, empties wastebaskets, and cleans restroom facilities.
Assists with minor mechanical repairs and performs routine preventive maintenance to small gasoline engines in tractors, mowers, pumps, trucksters, trucks, and other equipment. Changes oil, lubricates moving parts, checks fluid levels, replaces belts, and performs other basic mechanical maintenance responsibilities.
Performs job responsibilities in accordance with performance expectations, and within Great Parks’ policy and procedure. Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Works assigned schedule and demonstrates willingness and ability to work outside of regular schedule as required and approved.

QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:

High School degree or GED and some prior experience or education in parks & recreation, natural resources, facility management, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or related field.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

The National Aquarium is seeking an aviculturist to join the Australia: Wild Extremes team. The successful candidate will provide assigned birds with excellent day-to-day care through approved husbandry practices; maintain exhibits, equipment, and workspaces to NA standards; participate in acquisition, disposition, transport, and acclimation of birds; and assist other members of the Australia: Wild Extremes and Upland Tropical Rainforest teams as assigned, which may include working with additional taxa. Daily diet preparation, operant conditioning, and health monitoring are part of the daily tasks of this position. Other functions of this job may include public presentations, behind-the-scenes tours, assisting with volunteer and intern programs, and responding to emergencies after hours or during severe weather.

Requirements for this job include a bachelor’s degree in biology and one year of experience, or equivalent years of experience in a professional animal care facility with birds, and experience with capture and handling techniques. Applicants should be able to climb ladders, able to work in hot and humid environments, and comfortable around deep water and heights. A valid driver’s license is required.

This position is with Texas Community Watershed Partners (a part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Disaster Assessment & Recovery Unit), located in the Clear Lake, Houston area. The position will assist the Green Infrastructure for Texas (GIFT) program specialists with various programs and perform outside work at two nursery locations. One of the nurseries is located at Exploration Green on Seakale Ln., Houston, TX, and the other is at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory in Lake Jackson, TX. Hours will vary, but must be available in the afternoons until 7pm at least 2 days a week from August to May when the intern program is in session. During planting season, some Saturday hours (1-2 times per month) are required.

Responsibilities:

Assists with program and outreach efforts.

Manages daily tasks and inventory for 2 wetland nursery facilities which requires operating a departmental vehicle to perform duties.

Assists in the instruction of afterschool/evening GIFT High School Intern Program when in session, which may require operating a vehicle to perform duties.

Leads weekly volunteer workdays in the nurseries, which requires operating a vehicle to perform duties.

Produces and/or delivers presentations and other written materials.

Assists in applied research studies, including collecting and processing data.

May involve cross-training on related projects such as website updates, site-scale project installation and project reporting.

Lifts and carries up to 40 lbs. of equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree.

No prior experience required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Wetland Ecology, Marine Biology, Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, or a related field.

Previous experience preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Drivers License and clean driving record required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs of equipment.

Knowledge of word processing, database, presentation and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bighorn Institute (www.BighornInstitute.org) is a privately-funded non-profit research and conservation organization established in 1982 and located in Palm Desert, CA. Our research is focused on the recovery of Peninsular bighorn sheep, which were federally listed as endangered in 1998. We maintain a captive herd of Peninsular bighorn on our 300 acres of land and conduct long-term field studies of free-ranging bighorn.

Job Description: A hardworking, reliable individual is needed immediately to fill a Conservation Assistant position. This is a part-time position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: caring for the captive herd of bighorn sheep, frequent letter writing, data entry, field reports, newsletter articles, help with fundraisers, all aspects of office work, general cleaning and property maintenance, assist with fundraisers, education and outreach events including Member Hikes and possibly assist biologists with fieldwork. This position is best suited for a morning person as we start work at 6:00am.

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma, reliable transportation, clean driving record, ability to work outside in over 100° temperatures, lift 50 lbs unassisted, proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will be an avid outdoorsperson, passionate about animals, a jack or jill of all trades, have a background in or studying life sciences and have excellent communication, problem-solving, office and organizational skills. Being detail-oriented is a must to succeed in this position. Weekend and holiday work are expected.

Salary: Starting at $18/hr

American Rivers is championing a national effort to protect and restore all rivers, from remote mountain streams to urban waterways. Healthy rivers provide people and nature with clean, abundant water and natural habitat. For 50 years, American Rivers staff, supporters, and partners have shared a common belief: Life Depends on Riversâ„ .

American Rivers centers the ongoing work of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all that we do. The beauty of rivers is that they connect all people and communities, and we seek to build and embody this diversity in our organization and throughout the conservation field. The life experiences, knowledge, innovation, and talent that everyone brings to our work provides perspectives, experiences, and competencies which are critical to our effectiveness in protecting wild rivers, restoring damaged rivers, and conserving clean water for people and nature.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director will support American Rivers’ river protection administrative and legislative initiatives nationally and in priority regions working with the Program Director, regional, Government Relations, and communications staff. The River Protection Director will also manage a high impact, federal public lands headwaters campaign for rivers to administratively protect high quality rivers and streams at the landscape scale to conserve threatened biodiversity and maintain climate resilience. The Director will shape campaign strategy development and lead implementation of the initiative including coalition building, strategic outreach and communications with a primary focus on building diverse, broad-based support. In support of the strategy, the Director will execute tactics to achieve success including, producing supportive materials, coordinating grassroots and grasstops outreach activities; build support from policy makers, elected officials, Native American tribes, water providers, federal and state agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support American Rivers’ river protection administrative and legislative initiatives nationally and in priority regions.
Build support from diverse stakeholders in support of the initiatives. development of campaign outreach and communications materials including web and social media content, brochures, fact sheets, action alerts, maps and sign-on letters to build popular and political support.
Develop content for strategic communications and outreach assets in support of protection initiatives working with communications and government relations staff.
Lead implementation of campaign strategies for a federal public lands headwaters campaign including supporting an internal team of regional and national staff.
Represent American Rivers in meetings, events, and in written communications as needed.
Work with Advancement to seek resources from foundations and donors to support our river protection work.
Collaborate and coordinate with American Rivers’ staff in other regions and serve on relevant teams including internal and external Communities of Practice.
Develop tactics and strategies to support and scale public lands protection campaigns in priority regions working with regional staff and Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in organizing and leading successful collaborations and campaign(s) through building dynamic coalitions and diverse support.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members and diverse partners, including tribes, local communities, conservation groups, water providers, state and federal agencies, and congressional staff.
Familiarity with the political, social and cultural dynamics of public lands issues.
Personal commitment to American Rivers’ mission and core values, with demonstrated experience upholding diversity, equity, inclusion and justice values, and a strong passion for conserving rivers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and writing.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, manage projects and meet deadlines with creativity, dependability and limited direct supervision.
Ability and willingness to travel, and to occasionally work evenings and weekends.
Knowledge of natural resources policy, collaborative processes, federal land management law and policy, preferred.
Experience fundraising, writing grant proposals and preparing donor reports.
Degree in environmental studies, natural resources, political science, or related field preferred.
Appropriate combination of education and experience with at least 9 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $70,000-$80,000 annually depending upon qualifications and experience. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; a retirement plan, training budget, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, four weeks of paid vacation, paid sabbaticals every seven years, and a 3% retirement match. American Rivers offers TIAA-CREF Social Choice, including green impact, as an investment option.

This position involves working with birds in a captive situation. The Bronx Zoo’s (WCS) avian collection is focused on population sustainability and the continued development and improvement of avian husbandry standards. As well as two large indoor buildings devoted to birds we also maintain a large number of off exhibit propagation areas. With an exceptional history of success and exhibition of over 250 bird species, the Bronx Zoo is one of the country’s top zoos.

This is a unique opportunity with hands-on experience caring for a variety of birds. This is a paid seasonal position with a maximum of 40 hours per week. A typical work schedule is 8:00 am to 4: 30 pm, including weekends and holidays. Typically, half of the workday will include a themed project involving some aspect of avian husbandry practices. This may include compiling data and formatting it for shared viewing.

Typical Duties:

Assist the keeper and supervisory staff.
Diet preparation.
Assist keepers Clean animal exhibits and holding areas, service areas, public sections and grounds.
Interact with the public and Zoo staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Qualification Requirements

An interest in avian care.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers (includes staff, interns, students, and volunteers) and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
Ability to work within a team environment or on an individual basis.
Ability to access animal areas and perform physical work, including bending, climbing and the lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to develop and maintain two-way communication with all levels of staff through inclusive means.

Our organization is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Parks Development Specialist for Parks and Recreation. We are committed to enhancing our community through the development and maintenance of parks, trails, and recreational facilities. This position plays a crucial role in overseeing every aspect of projects from analysis and design through implementation, completion, and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as project manager for planned parks and recreation development projects, managing all aspects from inception to completion.
Coordinate with construction staff, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure project timelines and goals are met.
Conduct public interest meetings and solicit community feedback to inform project design and development.
Maintain comprehensive project files, correspondence, and documents, providing progress and summary reports as needed.
Prepare master plans for individual parks/facilities and assist in seeking alternative funding sources.
Align departmental mission and core values with neighboring agencies, community-based nonprofits, and external partners.
Implement the City’s Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan and the Bike and Pedestrian Plan.

Job Qualifications – Education, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Planning, or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in park development, planning, horticulture, landscaping, or park facilities construction, renovation, and maintenance.
Must be proficient in use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations), AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Photoshop, and have experience with other relevant graphic software.
Valid driver’s license required.
Possession of a valid design license or certificate of registration as a civil engineer and/or landscape architect preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position.

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, methods, and trends of park planning and design.
Principles and practices of project and contract administration, including budget management and basic accounting.
Principles and practices of project assessment and implementation.
GIS software applications, GPS data collection and analysis and CAD.
The theory and practice of park management.
Methods and materials used in light construction work; knowledge of parks design and cost estimating, including construction documents.
Long-range project planning practices and knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning, zoning and environmental protection pertaining to park projects.
Knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.

The Watershed Section Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing tasks required to protect and enhance WSSC Water buffer areas, protecting the Patuxent Reservoirs. This position manages WSSC Water’s buffer property consistent with best management practices for source water protection and environmental stewardship.

DUTIES:

Supervises employees including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and/or termination or recommending termination

Manages all work aspects on WSSC Water’s Patuxent reservoirs and adjoining watershed property

Manages and coordinates workload for all watershed employees

Manages and coordinates all watershed programs and contracts

Coordinates with other agencies and WSSC Water staff on watershed issues as necessary

Manages and coordinates maintenance of the reservoir buffer areas in a sound environmental fashion, including operations of field and information staff, contractors, volunteers, and consultants

Determines project requirements and assigns appropriate staff, balances workloads, and provides for cross training

Trains and instructs other WSSC Water personnel in the environmentally sensitive management of WSSC Water’s natural resources

Responsible for maintenance of the access road system, equestrian/hiking trail system, recreation areas, fencing, erosion control, signage, and landscaping

Takes the lead role in negotiating and coordinating the use of WSSC Water properties for project mitigation plantings and fauna releases by the State and other agencies

Takes the lead role in negotiating and coordinating the use of Triadelphia Reservoir by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center

Responsible for maintaining heavy construction equipment, vehicles, light equipment, work boats, and recreation apparatus

Responsible for fisheries management including stocking, collection, rearing pond, fish habitat structures, State check station operation, WSSC Water fishing contest and coordination with DNR Fisheries personnel

Responsible for wildlife management on watershed property including beaver control, deer management (hunting program), pest and invasive control, special studies, etc.

Responsible for watershed forestry tasks including control of invasive species and pest, reforestation, tree maintenance, and timber harvesting

Provides weekly progress reports to upper management

Responsible for tracking funds collected for the sale of Watershed Use Permits: ordering permits, distributing permits to staff, accounting for funds collected by staff, bank deposits, and annual audits

Monitors the safe effective use of pesticides on the watershed and other WSSC Water properties

Responsible for preparation and management of contract involving watershed activities: mowing, hay production, timber sales, leases, agreements, and service providers as necessary

Reviews proposed regulations affecting the watershed for impact on WSSC Water operations

Oversees recreation activities on the watershed including fishing, boating, picnicking, horseback riding, hunting, hiking, and the associated permit requirements

Monitors and collects watershed use data as required

Manages reservoir dredging activities in coordination with State/Federal permit requirements

Serves as WSSC Water’s liaison with Federal, State and Local agencies on issues involving all aspects of watershed management

Updates information publications as required

Conducts and aids in special studies as required: Maryland DNR Forest Resource Study, and Maryland Historic Trust Archaeology Studies, Human Society of the United States box turtle release program

Coordinates with Security and Safety Services Division regarding public access and use of watershed property

Provides support on preparing the annual budget

Supports Outreach and Public Education Programs as requested in cooperation with other WSSC Water Divisions and Teams

Responsible for maintenance of dam security barriers at both installations

Responsible for addressing pertinent dam safety/maintenance issues as noted in the annual dam safety inspection and intermediate inspections

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Conservation, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or other closely related discipline with emphasis on natural sciences

5+ years field experience in natural resource management/protection

OR

High school diploma or equivalent

9+ years field experience in natural resource management/protection

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is the world’s leading resource for conservation, research, education, and citizen science focused on birds. The Lab is a vibrant unit within Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), where full-time faculty and other renowned professionals direct world-class, mission-driven programs. Staff at the Lab teach undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, collect and disseminate world-famous digital resources on biodiversity, and engage with partner organizations and citizens around the world to conduct scientific research and conservation actions. Our management and staff are committed to the highest standards of ethics and excellence in all areas of our work, and our Board leadership includes faculty from Cornell and other universities, successful entrepreneurs and managers from the business and non-profit sectors, and conservation-minded citizens from the United States and beyond.

This position resides with the Lab’s Birds of the World (BOW) team, although it is also closely connected to the broader groups and infrastructure through which all the Lab’s avian databases are consolidated. BOW is an online series of scholarly monographs that aims to provide authoritative and comprehensive life histories of all bird families and species. Rooted in and linked to the eBird/Clements taxonomy, this series aims to update each family and species account by leveraging the strengths of a community of scientific contributors and editors. Birds of the World produces current, living digital monographs that are available through web and mobile services for students, professionals, citizen scientists, and government agencies worldwide. BOW is in the process of transforming from a text-based resource to a more data-driven one where appropriate, and avian life history data design and development will be a major focus moving forward.

The overarching Postdoctoral Program at the Cornell Lab is currently home to a vibrant community of several dozen postdoctoral associates working across all Lab units, and we strive to provide a supportive and collaborative environment for this community that fosters personal growth and career advancement.

Position Function

The Cornell Lab seeks to provide a comprehensive suite of data services for researchers and practitioners working to conserve birds and biodiversity. The Lab harnesses the power of large-scale community engagement to generate data at scale, and creates actionable science outputs that detail avian distribution, abundance, and population trends across large spatial extents in high spatial and temporal resolution. This position will explore what avian life history data are needed for further expanding the utility of the Lab’s data products from a research and conservation perspective. The primary objectives of this position are:

Determining what avian life history data will be most effective in understanding the drivers of avian abundance and subsequent biodiversity loss across space and time. Determining the current state of knowledge across these critical life history data and identifying existing opportunities for collaboration as well as data gaps. Proposing strategies to fill these gaps (e.g., collaborative partnerships, AI data synthesis, etc.). Implementation to fill identified gaps. Work with Cornell Lab data analysis team to model drivers of decline.

Anticipated Division of Time

Conduct independent research to meet project goals. (50%)
Present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars. Prepare peer reviewed papers and other research products, including reports and relevant information to partners. (20%)
Collaborate with Principal Investigators on the development of grants proposals and project budgets. (5%)
Engage in ongoing academic and intellectual life within the Lab of Ornithology and at Cornell University including with research peers and earlier-career students. (10%)
Present results at professional meetings, conferences, and popular seminars. (5%)
Participate in general project management and working directly with internal and external project collaborators. (5%)
Perform related projects and special duties as assigned. (5%)

Other position-related responsibilities:

Establish and maintain a safe, productive, and respectful working environment that fosters a culture of inclusivity and teamwork.
Create and sustain an environment that advances diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all endeavors.
Model, communicate, and champion the Lab’s values and culture.

Requirements

PhD in ecology, biology, ecology, marine science, wildlife biology, behavior, conservation, social science, or a related field aligned with the Lab’s mission.

Ability to conduct original research, from conception to completion.
Strong record of success conducting research and scholarly activities, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Experience with grant writing and budget development helpful.
Ability to work effectively both in a team and independently.
Respect for and sensitivity to differences of culture, identity, and background in the workplace and with external stakeholders.
Must have strong communication skills and be proficient in spoken and written English.

This position will be located in Ithaca, New York with the potential of working a hybrid schedule from their local home and in-person at the Lab.

The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to work side-by-side with the Horticulture Team. The ideal candidate will be consistently available weekday mornings (occasionally Saturday or Sunday mornings) and will lead with a professional and pleasant attitude.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Help maintain the health and appearance of the garden
Assist the Horticulture Teamwith weeding, mulching, planting, watering,raking, pruning, fertilization and pest management
Work with hand tools and basic light machinery (ex. small diggers and tillers)
Maintain BGO tools and equipment; operate BGO tools and equipment safely
Engage with BGO guests in a professional and pleasant manner
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in all weather conditions
Ability to continuously walk, stand, bend, twist, push, pull and/orstoop
Ability to work independently and in small groups
Use of pesticides on garden and in greenhouse (proper PPE will be provided)
Experience with and knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials